bieber wasn't even there. in a statement, he offered his condolences to garra's family and said, hopefully this tragedy will inspire meaningful ledge lags and whatever other necessary steps to protect the lives and safety of celebrities, police officers, innocent public bystanders, and the photographers themselves. this also isn't the first dangerous run-in involving paparazzi and the pop star. >> 911 emergency, what are you reporting? >> hello, i have like five cars following me. >> reporter: last july, a high-speed chase led to a photographer being arrested and charged with california's 2009 anti-paparazzi law. but a judge later threw out those charges and said the law was too broad. in this case, garra's friends claim he was the victim. >> he loved the people that he was following, and was respecting the celebrity. he always played by the rules. >> reporter: the driver who hit garra on the busy street had her two grandchildren in the car. the lapd says she was not at fault and will not be charged. rob and p